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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.38, 716.94 and 273.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.38, 716.94 and 273.06 is: 409.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.38 : 716.94 = 273.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.38/716.94 = 273.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.38x = 716.94 × 273.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.38x = 195,767.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,767.64/478.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.23

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